如果在考慮換工作,有必要關注這條消息:2018年招聘網(wǎng)站凱業(yè)必達的一項調(diào)查發(fā)現(xiàn),近一半雇主在面試開始五分鐘內(nèi)就已經(jīng)決定了招不招你。 其實也難怪,根據(jù)2019年人力資源軟件公司Lever發(fā)布的報告,企業(yè)招聘過程中,平均每位應聘者要面試3小時。現(xiàn)場面試的求職者只有約30%到40%的人最終獲得錄用??赡苡腥苏f,哪怕做好各種準備,跟朋友或職業(yè)教練排練,還是很有可能面試失敗。 凱業(yè)必達的調(diào)研中,詳細列舉了一些聽起來就很離譜的“搞砸”面試方式,比如面試過程中要求喝面試官的咖啡,或者穿著《星球大戰(zhàn)》大反派達斯·維德的戲服,有些行為明顯毫無希望通過。面試官們表示,最有可能導致候選人立即被拒的五大行為包括:在某件事情上撒謊(71%)、面試期間接聽電話或發(fā)短信(67%)、表現(xiàn)得傲慢或理所當然(59%)、缺乏責任感(52%)或語出不遜(51%)。 但有時,表現(xiàn)糟糕比較偏主觀。有可能你太緊張了,又或者面試官誤解了你說的話。又或者準備得沒有想象中充分。該怎么辦? 看到這個問題,總部位于TKTK的職業(yè)咨詢和培訓機構Labtuit.com的高級顧問布賴恩·里奇回想起在佛羅里達大學上學的經(jīng)歷,當時他參加了體育系一場面試,剛開始以為非正式,到現(xiàn)場才發(fā)現(xiàn)是正式的工作面試。他穿得很隨便,連份簡歷都沒有。面試官要簡歷時,他拿出筆記本電腦準備現(xiàn)場寫。 “他盯著我,好像我是長著六個頭的怪物?!崩锲嬗浀卯敃r面試官批評他沒有做準備,自我介紹都做不好,后來提前結束了面試?!斑@是我最丟人的經(jīng)歷之一?!彼貞浀?。但他也從中學會應該怎樣才能給人留下好印象。 以下是在面試過程中和面試后可以應用的五個策略。 1.不要反應過度 如果感覺表現(xiàn)不好,很容易驚慌失措。布萊恩·扎維科夫斯基表示,最重要的是把握時機,他在總部位于達拉斯的高管招聘公司盧卡斯集團旗下的軍事人員專職部門擔任副總裁兼總經(jīng)理?!叭绻腥艘ッ嬖嚭芫o張,我就開玩笑地說,就算真搞砸也沒有關系,反正這輩子再也遇不上面試官了?!彼f。 記住,你對實際情況的判斷可能不客觀,尤其是在焦慮狀態(tài)下。他說,如果你感覺緊張,就承認自己有點緊張,畢竟這是人之常情。 2.恢復冷靜 扎維科夫斯基建議,面試中盡可能恢復鎮(zhèn)靜。更輕松更積極地應對面試時的緊張情緒,或者犯下的錯誤,如此一來還能給人事經(jīng)理留下深刻印象,顯得抗壓能力不錯。比如你發(fā)現(xiàn)說錯了什么事,犯了個錯誤,或者回答得沒有預期中有力。那就重新回答一遍。 “很多人一面試就尷尬,沒有意識到多數(shù)面試官都很清楚面對的是人,而人都會犯錯。”扎維科夫斯基說。“你能控住場面,把話圓回來嗎?”如果能夠做到,面試官肯定會對你另眼相看。 3.慢慢來 如果感覺面試不順利,試著放慢速度。里奇說,回答問題時要想清楚,必要時多想一點時間。有時求職者覺得應該答得不假思索。但如果能把節(jié)奏放慢,對面試官說:“這個問題很好。介意我考慮一下嗎?”如此可以爭取一些時間,給出更好的回答。 4.扭轉(zhuǎn)形勢 佛羅里達州人力資源專家、職業(yè)教練安吉麗克·J·漢密爾頓表示,如果面試沒有按照希望的方式進行,或者談話中沒能充分展示自己的技能,可以調(diào)整談話方向。如果你沒有被問到強項或最擅長的技能,簡單說:“我們還沒有談到……”然后深入介紹你認為能為公司做哪些貢獻。 還有一種方法也能調(diào)整話題,就是詢問跟公司有關的問題,進一步了解面試官看重什么或認為對該崗位最重要的是哪些素質(zhì)。然后相應調(diào)整討論重點,漢密爾頓說?!耙坏┱莆樟诵畔ⅲ龅较嚓P問題時就能做好充分準備?!彼f。 5.跟進 面試結束后,你可以借發(fā)送感謝信的機會繼續(xù)跟進。里奇說,但首先要確保沒有誤解情況,再用比較合適的語氣接觸對方。感謝面試官之前,先咨詢招聘人員或聯(lián)系人聽聽反饋,可能進一步了解自己在面試中的表現(xiàn)。而且對下次面試也大有裨益,不管下次面試仍然在這家公司還是去另外一家。 “如果面試失敗后無法得到反饋,就多想一想。問問自己最糾結的問題是哪個。努力找到導致出局的地方,制定實際行動計劃提升信心?!彼f。遭遇挫折后重整旗鼓,有可能成功地而且是無意中培養(yǎng)出幾乎在任何公司都很重要的技能。(財富中文網(wǎng)) 譯者:Charlie 審校:夏林 |
Here’s something to consider before your next job application: A 2018 survey from CareerBuilder found that roughly half (49%) of employers make up their minds about whether you’re a good or bad fit within the first five minutes of a job interview. It’s no wonder, since companies spend an average of three hours interviewing a typical candidate during the whole recruitment process, according to a 2019 report by HR software company Lever. Only about 30 to 40% of candidates who interview onsite receive an offer. So one could argue that despite doing your homework —all of the prep work and practicing with a friend or a coach— the possibilities of failing the actual interview are considerable. While the CareerBuilder survey detailed some of the most outrageous ways interviewees “blew it”—asking for a sip of the interviewer’s coffee during the interview or showing up with a Darth Vader costume— there are some definite nonstarters. The top five deal-breakers that interviewers said would immediately get a candidate nixed included getting caught lying about something (71%), answering calls or texts during the interview (67%), acting arrogant or entitled (59%), showing a lack of accountability (52%), or swearing (51%). But sometimes, poor performance is more subjective. Perhaps you became extremely nervous or the interviewer misunderstood something you were saying. Or maybe you were simply not as well-prepared as you thought. What do you do then? The question makes Brian Richie, senior advisor with Labtuit.com, a TKTK-based career advising and coaching organization, think back to his collegiate days at the University of Florida, when he showed up for what he thought was an informal informational interview with the athletic department only to find that he had a full-fledged job interview. He wasn’t dressed appropriately and didn’t even have a copy of his resume —when asked for one, he pulled out his laptop. “He looked at me like I had six heads,” Richie recalls of the interviewer, who scolded him about not being prepared or able to sell himself, cutting the interview short. “It was one of the most humiliating experiences I’d gone through up to that point,” he recalls. But it also taught him about what he needed to do to make a great impression the next time. Here are five strategies for during and after a less-than-stellar interview. 1. Don’t overreact In the moment, it’s easy to panic when you feel like you’re not doing well. But, it’s important to keep the moment in perspective, says Bryan Zawikowski, vice president and general manager of the Military Transition Division of Lucas Group, a Dallas-based executive recruitment firm. “I jokingly tell people that are nervous about going into interviews that if they really mess this up, they will never have to see that person again in their lives,” he says. Keep in mind that you might not be assessing the situation objectively, especially if you’re anxious. If you find yourself overcome by nerves, admit that you’re somewhat nervous —people expect that, he says. 2. Regain composure Do your best to regain your composure in the interview, Zawikowski advises. Turning a case of nerves or a mistake in the interview into a more relaxed, positive approach can impress hiring managers and show them that you’re able to perform under pressure. Let’s say you realized that you misstated something, made a mistake, or didn’t answer as strongly as you would have liked. Revisit the question. “A lot of people are so embarrassed once they step in it that they don't realize that most interviewers are aware that you're human and that you're going to make mistakes,” Zawikowski says. “Do you own it and come back strong?” That can make all the difference in how interviewers see you. 3. Take your time If you feel the interview isn’t going well, try to slow the pace. Be thoughtful in answering questions, taking time when you need to do so, says Richie. Sometimes, interviewees feel like they need to answer in rapid-fire fashion. But, slowing down and saying, “That’s a great question. Do you mind if I think about that for a few seconds?” can give you the space you need to formulate the best answer. 4. Pivot If the interview isn’t going the way you wish or the conversation isn’t showcasing your skills in their best light, you can redirect the discussion, says Bradenton, Florida HR expert and career coach Angelique J. Hamilton. If you aren’t being asked about your strongest points or best skills, simply say, “Something we have not yet discussed is . . ." and delve into what you believe you can bring to the company. Another way to change the conversation is to ask questions about the company and get more clarity about what the interviewer values or sees as critical for the role. Then, you can adapt your discussion points accordingly, Hamilton says. “Once you have that information, you can come up with the best stance for that situation,” she says. 5. Follow up After you leave the interview, you have another chance to follow up in a thank-you note. But before you approach the contact with a corrective tone, be sure you aren’t misreading the situation, Richie says. Check with your recruiter or any contacts you have to get feedback before you thank the interviewer. That may give you a better sense of how you performed. That’s also good information for the next interview, whether it’s with this company or another one. “If you can’t obtain feedback from the bombed interview, brainstorm it yourself. Ask yourself what questions had you squirming the most. Try to pinpoint the areas that threw you off your game and set a plan of action to improve confidence there,” he says. By stepping up your confidence after a setback, you might succesfully —and inadvertently— display important skills that you’ll need in almost any workplace. |